Heart of Jade

The Aztec equivalent of “a heart of gold” was “a heart of jade”. Who says the Aztecs were a heartless race? This is a short poem by the poet king Nezahualcoyotl. (Written/compiled by Ian Mursell/Mexicolore)

To hear and ‘feel’ something of the melancholy that is embedded in this simple poem, follow the link below to hear Yolanda Matías García read her own ‘Dear Mother’ poem, spoken first in Náhuatl from Guerrero and then in Spanish, both to gentle guitar accompaniment. The poet speaks of the unconditional love she received through her mother’s dedicated care, devotion and constant sacrifices, sharing a lifetime’s moments of pain as well as happiness.

NOTE (2013): To contact Yolanda by email, and/or to request a copy of her CD click here.